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Meet Keeve: Student, Leader, Advocate
The MacLaren youth currently serves on two prestigious committees to help improve the lives of others in the system.
MacLaren Artists Use Their Talents to Brighten Community Space
The youth painted a mural for AWARE Food Bank in Woodburn as part of an ongoing partnership.
OIIR Leads Juneteenth Celebrations in Facilities
Three OYA facilities learned about the impacts of Juneteenth through programs led by the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations.
Celebrating the 2021 Graduates in Facilities
Across all of OYA's facilities, there were 75 graduates in the Class of 2021.
Youth in the Community Celebrate Graduation
Sixty-four OYA youth earned their high school diplomas or GEDs in the community this spring.
Wish Lists for OYA Youth
Each OYA facility has an Amazon wish list of items requested by our youth.
Investing in My Education Was Part of My Change
Andy, a student living at MacLaren, writes about how education changed his life.
Drum Circles Connect Youth With Native Culture
The goal is to give youth a sense of community to help them transition out of OYA facilities successfully.
Bringing the Pacific Islands to Tillamook
A traditional luau meal and a performance of the haka were the highlights of a learning and enrichment event at OYA’s Tillamook facilities.
Rockin’ at Trask River High School
A teacher at OYA's Tillamook facilities shares a simple yet rewarding hobby with students.